Plastics

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2009-11-10 Plastics - About shrinkage factor:

There is much written on the internet about plastic shrinkage. Start with the product sheets for the plastic that you are working with; they usually call out a shrinkage factor in something like inch

2009-10-26 Automotive Plastics - Mirror:

Hi Rocklin, normally you can not achive good( strong) repairs in mirrors by using any glue. The only solution I recommend is welding the broken parts. after doing as I suggest, your mirror will be able

2009-10-21 Automotive Plastics - interior rear panel broken:

Hi Dwayne, please dismantle and remove the panel from the door. Then look in the rear part of the panel and find the plastic code to identify the polymer. It is something like: >PP< or>ABS<. then take

2009-10-21 Plastics - Books on Plastics:

Phil, I am not sure that one book will cover what you are asking for. A visit to the local Barns and Noble store might be in order. There, you can browse through their selection and narrow your search

2009-10-16 Plastics - plastic:

Richard, I am thinking that any polyethylene or polypropylene would work for the application. It does not sound like it need be too stiff. Both are easily extruded but share a common problem in that